17. Ignore the warning signs–go ahead and feed the bears. Well, maybe you shouldn’t get too chummy with wild life that may claw you to death, but pigeons, ducks, and squirrels will appreciate your generosity.

18. And last but not least . . . sex.

Although many fun and free activities can be labeled as time wasters, if you’re going to waste time, there’s no point in wasting money too.

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Shawanda Greene is a free thinking, frugal gal whose only vices are boxed wine, lip balm and money grubbing. You can find more of Shawanda's musings at You Have More Than You Think – a productivity focused guide to maximizing the money you have to obtain more of what you want.

Good list. I recently tried making my own specialty coffee (homemade pumpkin spice latte, to be exact:) Not free, but sure beats spending the $4+ at Starbucks for a drink that’s usually too sugary for human consumption anyway! I try keeping busy with walking, hiking, etc. as you’ve mentioned so that I don’t end up wandering to the mall & spending $$.

http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/ Shawanda Greene

You know how to make a pumpkin spice latte?! Please share the link to the recipe. The level of joy I experience when Starbucks offers their pumpkin spice latte is (how should I put this?) shameful.